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News and Announcements

PATH at THE CRHA Opportunity Fair

On Wednesday, we had the pleasure of visiting the CRHA Charlottesville Redevelopment & Housing Authority Opportunity Fair, dedicated to those seeking local employment opportunities. We teamed up with our friends from Charlottesville Area Transit (CAT) to provide comprehensive information about transportation options in the Charlottesville area.

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Courage in Community: Building a Dementia-Friendly Future at the Tom Tom Festival

Blue Ridge Respite will host a community-centered event as part of the Tom Tom Festival. Titled “Courage in Community – Building a Dementia-Friendly Future,” this free, one-day gathering invites residents to come together, share experiences, and explore how to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for people living with dementia. The event will take place at Live Arts and is open to all, whether you are directly impacted by dementia, care for someone who is, or simply want to

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Uber Adds Option for Women Riders and Drivers to Match

Following Lyft, Uber has introduced a new feature that allows women riders to request women drivers and enables women drivers to accept only women passengers. The feature, called “Women Preferences,” gives women several new options when booking a ride. Riders can request a woman driver on demand, reserve a trip in advance with a woman driver, or set a default preference in the app to increase the likelihood of being matched with a woman driver. At the same time, women

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About PATH helpline

PATH, Partnership for Accessible Transportation Help, is a free transportation information and referral service open to the public. PATH assists anyone with inquiries about local transportation, with a focus on helping older adults and people with disabilities find transportation options when they are unable to drive.

PATH serves Region 10, including the City of Charlottesville and Albemarle, Greene, Fluvanna, Louisa, and Nelson counties.

After hours? Leave a message and we will call you back

How PATH can help you find a Ride

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Call PATH toll-free at 888-879-7379. If we don't answer, leave a voicemail and we will call you back.

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A transportation counselor will connect you with services and help you schedule a reservation.

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The counselor will guide you through the process and help with any issues you encounter.

Facts & Questions

Where can I ride?

PATH covers Region 10, the City of Charlottesville and Albemarle, Greene, Louisa, Nelson, and Fluvanna counties. We may be able to help you find a ride outside of Region 10. Give us a call and share your transportation needs.

Who Can Ride?

Everyone can ride! This program is for anyone with questions about local transportation, focusing on helping older adults and people with disabilities find rides. We have interpreter services and materials in Spanish.

How Does PATH Work?

PATH collaborates with existing transportation services to unify all public transportation systems into a central information hub. The goal is to develop a transportation network and promote ongoing collaboration among stakeholders.

Transportation Providers

CAT

Charlottesville Area Transit (CAT) Public transportation in the City of Charlottesville and portions of urban Albemarle County. All CAT buses are wheelchair-lift equipped and accessible to persons with disabilities. Fares are free through June 30, 2026.

JAUNT

Jaunt provides curb-to-curb demand-response service in Buckingham, Fluvanna, Louisa, Greene, Nelson, and rural Albemarle counties. It also provides ADA paratransit service in Charlottesville and Albemarle. To use Jaunt's ADA Paratransit Service, you must be pre-approved by CAT. This service is currently fare-free.

MICRO CAT

MicroCAT is a fare-free, on-demand public rideshare service that offers convenient, affordable rides in Pantops and the US-29 Corridor area. Book a shared ride from your phone and get picked up . Whether you're commuting, running errands, or need to get somewhere, you can do so without breaking the bank.

UTS

University Transit System and University Transit Service (UTS) are fare-free transit services committed to providing safe, reliable, efficient, service to University of Virginia students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

VIRGINIA BREEZE

Virginia Breeze is Virginia’s intercity bus service connecting communities across the state with major destinations including Washington, D.C., Richmond, and Virginia Beach. Whether you’re traveling to visit friends, heading back to campus, or catching a flight, Virginia Breeze makes it easy to travel between cities without driving.

Hard to find transportation in your area?

Share your experience and transportation needs with us through this online survey. We are gathering data to better understand the transportation needs in Albemarle, Greene, Louisa, Nelson, Fluvanna, and the City of Charlottesville. Your comments will help us choose where to work with partners to increase and improve transportation.

Partner with PATH

Interested in partnering with us? Looking to bring more transportation services to your area or for your clients? Curious about this program? Eager to contribute and support rides for underserved populations? PATH is here to make a difference in your community. Agencies and volunteer groups can get support from the PATH program to provide transportation in their area. Some of the free resources available include: